RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- John Wall's basketball legacy runs deep in the Triangle. Before he became one of the fastest, most electrifying point guards in the NBA, he got his start right here in the Capital City.

On Tuesday, the 34-year-old Wall announced his retirement from the game, vowing to be "retired, but never done," and to do it the "Wall Way."

That kind of instilled in me to have that gritty, dog mentality. Don't back down from anybody. I wouldn't change my exposure of where I'm from for nothing in the world. - John Wall, on growing up in Raleigh

On Thursday, Wall chatted with ABC11 on what closing this chapter means. "Bittersweet," said the five-time All-Star. "That I'm leaving the game I gave so much to and dedicated my whole life to. But there's always a lot more life out

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